Milagu Kuzhambu (Black Pepper and Tamarind Gravy)

Ingredients

• 1 lemon-sized tamarind
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp toor dal
• 2 tbsp black pepper (increase or decrease per your heat tolerance)
• 2 red chilies
• 1 sprig Curry leaves (optional, but adds flavor )
• 1 tsp Coriander seeds (I don't always use, and can be optional)
• 1 tsp Oil/ghee (to roast the spices)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil (more would be perfect)
• 1/2 tsp Hing
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds